Will A New CEO at Starbucks Be the Change The Company Needs?
Starbucks welcomes Brian Niccol as its new CEO on September 9th, while the company finds itself at a crossroads. Known for his remarkable turnarounds at Taco Bell and Chipotle, Niccol is stepping into a role that will require bold vision and careful management. Starbucks, a global coffee giant with over 39,000 stores, is facing challenges […]
National Tequila Day is July 24th! What do you really know about Tequila?
Tequila is a spirit deeply rooted in Mexican history and culture. It has become widely sought after in the US and has taken an important place in many American homes. From its ancient origins to its modern-day popularity, tequila’s journey is as rich and diverse as the flavors it offers. Let’s explore the fascinating world […]
Beverages and Snacks for a Gen Z World
The thing to know about Gen Z’s beverage and snack preferences… is that they want to have their cake and eat it too. They want sweet familiar flavors, but without much sugar and with healthier ingredients overall. Oh, and they love it to look very colorful and with other standout visual characteristics. Major brands are […]
Fastcility Now Proudly Serving West Texas! Enjoy 10% Off Your First Service
We’re excited to announce that we have expanded to West Texas! We now provide onsite service to El Paso, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico; and surrounding areas! To celebrate our expansion, we are offering new customers *10% off your first FASTCILITY service. This includes all your commercial kitchen equipment and food and beverage dispensing equipment. Just call us at 833-203-2285 […]
Is California’s New $20 Minimum Wage Killing the Fast Food Industry?
Have there been massive layoffs and store closings due to the new regulation? The short answer is no, but the truth is that we can’t know yet because the new rate only became effective on April 1st. The news machine has had scattered stories of a disaster for the industry over the last few months. […]
Red Lobster’s Collapse: Was it All-you-can-eat Shrimp, or Private Equity?
Red Lobster, known for bringing all-you-can-eat shrimp to the average American and which was at on point the world’s largest seafood chain, filed for bankruptcy last month. Red Lobster now has more than one billion dollars in debt. They closed 50 locations about two months ago and just announced a list of 600 locations it […]
California Ban On Hidden Fees Starts July 1st
Sacramento Bans “Hidden Fees” The Pandemic brought major challenges to the restaurant industry. Restaurants had significant challenges keeping enough experienced serving staff. Fewer servers had to tend to more tables. Operators faced challenges with pricing and with retaining labor. We wrote about this along with “tipflation” in June: When the U.S. was coming out from […]
What’s Going On With Robusta Coffee? – a deep dive
Robusta beans hit an all-time high in April. Arabica beans make up about 60 percent of the market, but Robusta can be grown in more environments and has been growing in popularity. Climate change along with new varieties and refined production have created more demand for Robusta. What is the difference between Robusta and its […]
How Does Your Restaurant’s ROI Compare?
Rising labor and other input costs have created a real challenge for restaurants. Some creative solutions have been put to the test, but in most cases, businesses are stumbling along as best they can to keep the lights on and stay out of the red. Having a good idea of the average Return on Investment (ROI) […]
Is Water The Hottest New Beverage?
…well, Gatorade seems to think it is. Gatorade Water debuted nationally with a line of 7.5 pH, electrolyte-infused waters aimed at their audience of athletes and physically active people. Gatorade has found that their athletic consumers haven’t felt like the market had created a market that satisfies their needs. “Water is more than a $25B […]